Things to note when sleeping during early pregnancy

For pregnant women, they will feel sleepy more often after pregnancy, and the longer the pregnancy is, the longer the sleep time will be. When sleeping, sleeping posture is very important for pregnant women. Sleeping posture will affect the growth and development of the fetus. If the sleeping posture is correct, sleep will be improved and the growth and development of the fetus will be normal. So, what should you pay attention to when sleeping at night during early pregnancy? Let's discuss some common sleeping positions during early pregnancy.

Common questions about sleeping positions during early pregnancy

Generally speaking, pregnant women have different sleeping postures at different stages of pregnancy. Sufficient sleep can protect pregnant mothers who are in a negative metabolic state and lose weight, thereby reducing illness and having a better prevention effect on fever and colds. The key links are as follows:

The first time range (1-3 months) is the early stage of pregnancy: the fetus grows in the uterus and still lives in the pregnant mother's pelvis. It is not easy to be directly compressed by external forces or by itself. Therefore, the sleeping posture of pregnant women can be casual, mainly adopting a comfortable posture, such as lying on your back or on your side. Bad sleeping postures such as sleeping on your stomach or hugging something to sleep should be corrected.

The second time range (4-7 months) is the middle and late stages of pregnancy: During this period, you should pay attention to protecting your abdomen to avoid the immediate effects of external force. If a pregnant woman has too much amniotic fluid or is pregnant with twins, she needs to sleep on her side, which can make her more comfortable. Other sleeping positions will cause compression syndrome. If pregnant women feel that their lower limbs are heavy, they can lie on their back and use a soft pillow to slightly raise their lower limbs.

The third time range (August-October) is the late stage of pregnancy: lying flat is very important during this period. The lying position of pregnant women is closely related to the well-being of themselves and their fetuses. It is advisable for pregnant women to sleep on their left side. This supine position can correct the right rotation of the enlarged uterus, relieve the compression of the abdominal aorta and iliac arteries by the uterus, improve blood circulation, and increase blood supply to the fetus. Pregnant women sleeping on their left side can relieve the compression of the enlarged uterus on the pulmonary artery and iliac artery of the pregnant woman, maintain normal uterine artery blood volume, ensure blood supply to the embryo, and provide the fetus with the nutrients needed for growth and development. If a pregnant woman has swollen legs or varicose veins in her feet, it is best to raise her feet appropriately while sleeping on her left side to facilitate blood circulation and relieve leg swelling.

The harm of poor sleeping posture in early pregnancy

After a woman becomes pregnant, her body structure gradually changes, and the size and weight of her uterus gradually increase. At this time, sleeping posture becomes very important. Bad sleeping positions such as sleeping on your stomach cause the abdomen to be compressed, affecting the pregnant woman's lungs and causing fetal intrauterine hypoxia.

Poor sleeping posture will cause the uterus to be compressed, resulting in abnormal blood volume, insufficient blood supply to the fetus, and the fetus cannot grow and develop normally. It will also continue to lower the blood flow of the kidneys, resulting in insufficient blood supply to the brain, pregnancy syndrome in pregnant women, and affecting the physical and mental health of pregnant women and fetuses.